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What % of a person's pay check should be put into a savings account?

Looking forward to my first pay check in a few weeks, since it's only part time it wont be very big but it was only intended for spending money.

What % of a person's paycheck should be put into a savings account and why?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    smart folks put atleast 10% of gross.

    poor folks won't, don't for various reason.

    your job will not be forever.

    u will need money for Thin times

  • 8 years ago

    First pay all your bills, then pay all your debts. Then have a cash cushion of maybe 6 months living expenses. After that is done you can probably put 100% of what is left into long term investments. You have to think this out yourself. Just keep in mind the tried and true saying " a fool and his money are soon parted." Please don't be a fool.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    i put 100%

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